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The BNS Board

Barrow Nore Suir Rural Development (BNS) is a local development company which through the delivery of the LEADER + programme is addressing the rural development issues of the County Kilkenny and south-east Tipperary region of Ireland. The company is based at 42 Parliament Street in Kilkenny City and operates with a full time staff of three and with two part-time members. All decisions regarding policy and grant-aid are made by the BNS Board of Directors, which is drawn from a wide ambit of the sectors and organisations interested in rural development in the catchment area. The Board of BNS rotates its membership periodically to maximise representation and accountability balancing that need with the importance of maintaining the vital skills gained through Board experience.

photo of BNS's front door
BNS's offices, 42 Parliament St, Kilkenny
The BNS Board in 2008

Tommy Cooke, Chairperson

John O'Shea

Susan Meagher M.C.C.

Joe Brennan
John Fahy M.C.C.

Joan Fitzpatrick

Liz Dermody
Tom Ryan

Denis Drennan

Sean McKeown
Thomas Breathnach M.C.C.

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Back row: Tom Ryan, Sean McKeown, Joe Brennan, Thomas Breathnach
Front row: Joan Fitzpatrick, Tommy Cooke, Liz Dermody